It’s currently 12:28 AM, and I realize that it’s officially Father’s Day. I want to recognize all of the fathers around the world who are making positive impacts in their children(s)’ lives. There are many times where fathers get the brunt of a lot of criticism of not being there for their children, and overall not present.

I’m happy to say that I know a couple of my friends who are good fathers to their children; and I hope that they will remain good parents. I have always believed that it takes more than one parent to raise a child. The presence of a father figure is essential. Now myself, I don’t have any kids as of yet, so I can’t really celebrate Father’s Day in its entirety. As a matter of fact, I won’t be celebrating it much at all.

My Father’s Day will consists of these thoughts: 1. Where is my biological father? 2. Why couldn’t my step-father be the father figure that I desperately needed?

I’ve never gotten the chance to meet my biological father. No letter, no phone call, no nothing. Does it hurt? Every time I think about it. Why couldn’t he acknowledge me for being one of his own? I would always talk to my mother and ask why I never saw my biological father. Even with the answers given to me, I feel that it’s absolutely no excuse to not see the son you help birthed into this world. I don’t care if you decide to leave my mother relationship-wise: at least show me that you care. Unfortunately, he did not as he has not made any attempt to contact me. I strongly feel as this point in my life even if I did meet him, I would never acknowledge him for more than just a man who brought me into this world, that’s all. I would have some very hurtful things to say.

I watched the movie Taken the other day for the first time. There were many different messages I took away from the movie. The main message that I interpreted from the movie is that no matter how far (emotionally and physically) you are from your children, be there for them when they need you the most. Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, was there for his daughter, no matter if she was in a different household, or even if she was trapped in Paris, France. That’s the type of love I never received.

To all of fathers out there: be there for your children if it allows you to. You know what, forget that: be there no matter what. I know that when I have children, I will do everything in my power to lead my children in the right direction. It’s a damn shame that many fathers don’t care to be there. To the fathers that are doing good, I applaud you. Happy Father’s Day.